Second Baptist hosts Richmond filmmaker’s exhibit
Richmond native Cameron C. Harris is bringing his photography home for Black History Month, showcasing images that explore connections between diverse geographies.
Richmond native’s new book examines role of Black Church
The Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, a native of Richmond who began his ministry at Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church and St. James Baptist Church, explores the Black Church’s role in sustaining communities through adversity i n hi s new …
Reverend accepts House speaker’s challenge to debate immigration theology
Longtime activist and anti-poverty advocate the Rev. William Barber II is challenging House Speaker Mike Johnson to a theological debate over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, responding to Johnson’s open-ended offer this week to debate “anybody any time they want …
Remembering Augustus Tolton, the nation’s first Black Catholic priest
The first publicly recognized Black priest in the U.S., Augustus Tolton, may not be a household name.
Union Seminary adopting hybrid model
Union Presbyterian Seminary announced Tuesday it will shift to a hybrid learning format this fall, allowing students to complete graduate programs largely online with quarterly visits to campus.
NBCI partners seek $500,000 for prostate cancer awareness film
The National Black Church Initiative has teamed up with the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission and Black Pearl Media Works to raise $500,000 for a short film aimed at increasing awareness about prostate cancer among Black men.
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church to screen film on King’s Richmond legacy
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church will host a screening of the short historical feature “Echoes of a Dream: MLK’s Legacy in Richmond, VA” on Saturday at 11:45 a.m.
Church hosts exhibit on transforming lives of children in poverty
Visitors to Hill City Church last weekend got a glimpse into the lives of children living in poverty halfway around the world without leaving Richmond.
‘Gospel Symphony Praise Party’ set at Carpenter Theatre
Grammy-nominated gospel artist Pastor Mike Jr. will join the Richmond Symphony for a fusion of orchestral music and contemporary praise anthems at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 in the Carpenter Theatre at the Dominion Energy Center.
First Baptist Church of Midlothian marks 180th anniversary
First Baptist Church of Midlothian, the oldest African American church in Chesterfield County, is preparing to celebrate its 180th anniversary under the theme “A Legacy of Grace, A Future in Faith.”
Why the rise of ‘AI Jesus’ demands a moral response from the church by Barbara Reynolds
Sooner rather than later, there must be an outcry that technology has crossed a sacred line. A growing wave of AI-powered religious apps now allows users to “text with Jesus,” “talk to the Bible” and even hold conversations with AI …
Joy Moore resigns as Northern Seminary president after months of uncertainty
Joy J. Moore has resigned as president of Northern Seminary, a Baptist school near Chicago, after months of uncertainty over her status, school officials said. Moore was the first Black president of the school.
Judge rules in favor of New York’s Abyssinian Baptist Church and its new pastor
A New York State Supreme Court judge has ruled in favor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church in a lawsuit brought by current and former members who challenged senior pastor the Rev. Kevin Johnson’s 2024 election and sought to remove him.
Local organization bringing holiday support to inmates
Christmas can be a time of isolation for people behind bars, and organizations are working to provide support during the holiday season.
Seminary partnership receives $10M for leadership program
Union Presbyterian Seminary has received a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch Seminary Extended: Strengthening Pastoral Leadership, a collaborative initiative with Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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